D. Biji v. State of Tamilnadu Represented by the Inspector of Police

ORDER Petition seeking bail in respect of Crime No.232 of 2026 registered for the offences punishable under Sections 75(2), 78(2), 296(b), 351(2) of BNS read with 4 of TNPHW Act (Sections 354(A), 354(D), 294(b), 506(2) of IPC, is on board for consideration. Page2 of 4

¶2The learned counsel for the petitioner, pleading innocence on the part of the petitioner, who has been in incarceration since 01.04.2026 and false implication in the case, seeks indulgence of this Court. He also submits that it is not a case of physical torture and contends that when the defacto complainant was standing in Madhuravoyal Pallavan Nagar Park, the petitioner quarrelled with her and threatened her with dire consequences. He further submits that the petitioner is ready to abide by any stringent condition that may be imposed by this Court.

¶3The case of the prosecution as put forth by the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police, opposing for grant of bail, is that the petitioner had harassed the minor victim girl with dire consequences. He further submits that the investigation has been completed and the charge sheet has been filed before the Judicial Magistrate – II, Poonamallee.

¶4Having heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) for the respondent Police and perused the materials available on record and considering the period of incarceration undergone by the petitioner and also considering that the investigation has been completed and the charge sheet has been filed before the Judicial Magistrate – II, Poonamallee, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner with certain conditions. Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on his Page3 of 4 executing a bond for a sum of Rs.15,000/- (Rupees Fifteen Thousand only) with two sureties, each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Judicial Magistrate No. II, Poonamallee, and on further conditions that : [a] the sureties shall affix their photographs and Left Thumb Impression in the surety bond and the Magistrate may obtain a copy of their Aadhar card or Bank pass Book to ensure their identity; [b] the petitioner shall report before the learned Judicial Magistrate No.II, Poonamallee daily at 10.30 a.m. until further orders. [c] the petitioner shall not abscond during trial; [d] the petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or witness during trial; [e] On breach of any of the aforesaid conditions, the learned Magistrate/Trial Court is entitled to take appropriate action against the petitioner in accordance with law as if the conditions have been imposed and the petitioner released on bail by the learned Magistrate/Trial Court himself as laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in P.K.Shaji vs. State of Kerala [(2005)AIR SCW 5560]; [f] If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of B.N.S.

29.04.2026 mp Page4 of 4 A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA J. mp To:

¶1The Judicial Magistrate No.II, Poonamallee.

¶2The Inspector of Police, Madhuravoyal Police Station, Thiruvallur District.

¶3The Superintendent Central Prison No.II, Puzhal.

¶4The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras.

29.04.2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 29.04.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA D.Bijji, S/o.Doss ..Petitioner Vs State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. By the Inspector of Police, Madhuravoyal Police Station, Thiruvallur District. (Crime No.232 of 2026) ..Respondent PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to enlarge the Petitioner on bail pending investigation in connection with Crime No.232 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police. For Petitioner: Mr.D.Lakshmipathy For Respondent: Mr.S.Vinoth Kumar Govt Advocate (Crl.Side)